Aardvark Swift are working with Ballistic Moon as they search for an established Build Software Engineer to own and manage the build pipelines for the studio.

With a major project for a renowned publisher and their own IP on the way, they are creating new genre-defining games in Unreal Engine 5, making it the ideal time to join this established independent studio. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing team of highly experienced and passionate developers, focused on creating the outstanding and amazing games of the future.

Your responsibilities…

• Build and maintain the build ecosystem for the studio including the autobuilder, static analysis, and smoke test pipelines
• Help to identify and develop new features, tools, and parts of the build pipeline required in order to support the studio’s growth
• Help to add and maintain build pipeline features to the studio’s hub tool
• Assist in adding build pipeline feature hooks into the game when required
• Collaborate with both the Engineering teams and the Director of Technology

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role…

• 3+ years experience with C++
• Excellent understanding of software engineering and software design
• Strong knowledge and understanding of build pipelines, including the use of automation servers (such as Jenkins)
• Excellent skills in one or more of the following languages: C#, Python, JavaScript
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programming languages and paradigms
• Ability to work well with other members of the development team and the founders
• Proficient in the use of modern IDEs
• Be able to track, add and manage your own tasks proficiently using agile development
• Experience in the shipment of a game title is a bonus
• Experience with Jenkins automation server is a plus

Perks and benefits include…

• Share options
• Pension scheme 
• Training and development
• Private medical and dental for you and your family
• Flexible working around core hours
• Interest-free travel loan for those regularly commuting
• Paid Sabbatical (2 weeks after 6 years, with 4 weeks after 10 years)
• Local gym membership